Culture is celebrated as we experience new foods, as well as ways to cook. Figuring out what to try in our gardens can be defined by the foods we are familiar with or something new we want to try. The Afro-Asian American style of cooking is shared between the pages of a wonderful book. Between … [Read more...]
Heart Health Month – Grow Red On Purpose
February is American Heart Month. President Lyndon B. Johnson made this a designated month of recognizing hearth health via Proclamation 3566. On the first Friday of this month of love, we celebrate Women's Heart Health with a GoRed Campaign. Heart disease should be the focus for each of us as we … [Read more...]
Avocado – Jewel of Goodness
The avocado was a foreign object to me. I grew up eating good ole southern fare. This green capsule, now called one of the superfoods, has officially taken my tastebuds hostage. I am no stranger to trying new and different things - if they are visually appealing. I remember it being a popular … [Read more...]
The Beauty of The Lemon – Hydration For The Temple
Did you know that lemons and lemon water bring added value to our bodies? Our Temples (bodies) need hydration. The art of infusing a slice of lemon is practiced by many who want a twist to their basic glass of water. I personally use a few slices of lime or even, while not citrus, mints of all types … [Read more...]
Pausing for Tea….
Sometimes a day comes that requires you to pause and just have a cup of tea. Why tea??? The relaxing qualities, aroma, health benefits and warmth as it is sipped with a certain grace, gliding down the throat...oh what a great feeling from within!! The warmth radiates throughout the body and all is … [Read more...]
